Manchester City confirm Sergio Aguero road accident

Manchester City have confirmed reports that striker Sergio Aguero has been injured in a car crash.

The 29-year-old is thought to have suffered a fractured rib when the taxi he was travelling in crashed in the Netherlands last night.

In a statement, City said: "Sergio Aguero will be assessed by club doctors today after being involved in a road accident on Thursday.

"The City forward was in Holland on his day off and has sustained injuries.

"He will return to Manchester this morning and his status will be checked ahead of tomorrow's Premier League clash at Chelsea."

Initial reports have suggested that Aguero, the joint top scorer in the Premier League, will be on the sidelines for six to eight weeks.